Maui News
Swimmer Sustains Possible Neck Injury at Beach in Mākena
Wailea fire fighters responded to an adult male who possibly injured his neck while swimming at Poʻolenalena Beach Park in Mākena.
Flight Returns to Honolulu Due to Two Unruly Passengers
A mainland bound flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles on Tuesday turned around mid-way due to two unruly passengers.
Mark Your Calendar! Tomorrow is the Final SuperMoon of 2019
Mark your calendars! On Thursday March 21st, it is the third and final Supermoon of 2019…
Trio of Missing Hikers Encounter Landslide, Spend Night in Maui Mountains
A trio of hikers spent the night in the mountains above Keʻanae after they unexpectedly encountered a landslide that prevented them from their intended path.
Public Safety Director Travels to Maui to Survey Riot Damage at MCCC
“I saw first-hand today the difficult conditions staff have to work in. I also saw an amazing transformation. Modules that looked hurricane-ravaged one week ago are clean and orderly.”
Maui Youth Advocates Join in Kick Butts Day at Capitol
Two youth advocates from Maui, Kawena Kekuewa and Christine Davis, are among 80 students participating in the Kick Butts Day rally at the State Capitol.
Mechanical Problems on Trash Route in Pā‘ia and Ha‘ikū
Due to mechanical problems, a scheduled refuse route today in Pāʻia and Haʻikū has been rescheduled to Wednesday.
Maui Gets $135K Grant for Spay/Neuter Program
A total of 21,782 animals have benefited from the Maui Humane Society Spay/Neuter program since 2016.
Kahului Airport Ranks No. 3 for On-Time Flights
A new study by InsureMyTrip reveals Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui is one of the best airports in the country when it comes to on-time performance.
Tsuhako Named Maui Housing Director
Maui Mayor Victorino today announced his appointment of Lori Tsuhako as Director of the Department of Housing and Human Concerns and Linda Munsell as Deputy.
Man Meets with Maui Officers Who Saved Him
Maui resident Sheldon Biga on Thursday, met for the first time with the police officers who he credited with saving his life.
Three Rescued from West Maui Waters
Three ocean goers were rescued from West Maui waters on Sunday: a 65-year-old Kula woman was assisted to shore at Kapalua Bay; and a California couple…
Beer Co. Worker on Maui Injured in Drum Explosion
A worker at Maui Brewing Co. was injured on Monday morning while cutting an open and empty 55 gallon drum.
Maui Police Chief Honored with Patriot Award
Maui Police Department Chief of Police Tivoli Faaumu was presented with the Patriot Award for efforts made to support citizen service members.
Armed Perimeter Remains at Maui Jail, Mood Has “Calmed”
The mood at Maui Community Correctional Center and “overall atmosphere has calmed,” since removing 21 inmates to Hālawa.
Maui Crime Stoppers: Missing Man Last Heard From on Dec. 17
Thomas A. Gatlin, a 36-year-old man, reported missing on March 17, 2019. Gatlin was last heard from by relatives on the mainland on Dec. 17, 2018.
New Maui Housing Director Announcement Due This Week
County officials say Deputy Director Lori Tsuhako will manage the department until a new director is announced this week.
Baldwin, Ho‘okipa Beach Parks Remain Closed Due to Flooding, Surf
All beach parks have been assessed and are open Monday, except Baldwin and Hoʻokipa beach parks, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Free Books for Maui County Keiki – How You Can Help ‘Book Trust’
Our Malika Dudley interviewed Book Trust Hawaii Director, Katie McMillan for details on their yearly extravaganza. View the video above for more on what Book Trust does here in Maui County…
Budget Meetings for FY2020 Begin April 1
The proposed fiscal year 2020 budget is the county’s financial plan for the 12-month period that begins July 1, 2019.
